I am an integrated marketing & communications leader with 13+ years of experience guiding consumer brands to grow through omnichannel campaigns, influencer and celebrity partnerships, PR, and social/digital strategy. I have deep expertise in consumer lifestyle and tech marketing, influencer collaborations, and storytelling that drives cultural relevance and measurable business impact. I thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and enjoy translating consumer insights into bold campaigns while mentoring teams and advising senior leaders on brand narrative and go-to-market strategies. I’m passionate about community-building, cultural innovation, and delivering story-driven experiences across digital, retail, and experiential channels.

Kathleen Killeavy

I am an integrated marketing & communications leader with 13+ years of experience guiding consumer brands to grow through omnichannel campaigns, influencer and celebrity partnerships, PR, and social/digital strategy. I have deep expertise in consumer lifestyle and tech marketing, influencer collaborations, and storytelling that drives cultural relevance and measurable business impact. I thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and enjoy translating consumer insights into bold campaigns while mentoring teams and advising senior leaders on brand narrative and go-to-market strategies. I’m passionate about community-building, cultural innovation, and delivering story-driven experiences across digital, retail, and experiential channels.

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I am an integrated marketing & communications leader with 13+ years of experience guiding consumer brands to grow through omnichannel campaigns, influencer and celebrity partnerships, PR, and social/digital strategy. I have deep expertise in consumer lifestyle and tech marketing, influencer collaborations, and storytelling that drives cultural relevance and measurable business impact. I thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and enjoy translating consumer insights into bold campaigns while mentoring teams and advising senior leaders on brand narrative and go-to-market strategies.

I’m passionate about community-building, cultural innovation, and delivering story-driven experiences across digital, retail, and experiential channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Integrated Marketing Communications at Golin
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Led annual integrated marketing communications planning for Nestlé Purina, Cisco, The Container Store, Adobe and TetraPak; activated omnichannel campaigns blending influencer, celebrity, and cultural partnerships with earned, owned, and paid media; managed multi-million-dollar budgets; translated consumer insights into breakthrough strategies; oversaw partnerships, PR, and social media activations; advised senior leadership on industry trends and culture-driven marketing; mentored cross-functional teams.
Senior Manager at Golin
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Acted as day-to-day client lead, presenting campaign strategy, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment across creative and paid agency partners; partnered on annual integrated marketing planning; oversaw strategic brand partnerships and paid media integrations; strengthened client relationships with insight-driven recommendations and executional excellence.
Manager at Golin
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Directed media strategy development and execution for Purina and TetraPak as part of integrated marketing planning; managed consumer events and influencer activations; served as day-to-day client lead, ensuring deliverables aligned with brand objectives.
Senior Account Executive at Edelman
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Led communications strategy for Bridgestone Americas and BT (British Telecom), spanning consumer product launches, CSR initiatives, executive positioning, and employee engagement; oversaw rollout of Bridgestone’s CSR mission; crisis communications playbook development; managed executive thought leadership and editorial planning; supported business development as Southwest regional lead.
Account Executive at Hill+Knowlton Strategies (now Burson CHB)
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Managed communications projects for Teladoc, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Target, spanning corporate communications, executive thought leadership, and high-profile media campaigns; developed and executed media strategy plans, including outreach and editorial calendar creation; supported holiday and product launch campaigns, driving earned media coverage and consumer engagement.
Assistant Account Executive at Hill+Knowlton Strategies (now Burson CHB)
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Served as team lead for H+K’s on-site public affairs war room at AT&T headquarters; developed executive speeches, talking points, and issue briefs to support corporate positioning and advocacy efforts in coordination with cross-regional communications strategy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication at University of Oklahoma
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Telecommunications